In life, we might say that there are two powerful longings that we all share. We all have a very deep longing for connection… so naturally as we come close to somebody, we slowly start to adjust; to ... Read More
The Power of Love – The Lessons of Sustained Intimacy
There are many ways to share our love. At different times in our life, we may find that it is right for us to have different kinds of relationships and also multiple romantic partners. However, what ... Read More
How to Stop Blaming and Complaining
For years, we have used the same person to wash the windows of our house in Sedona. He does a great job when he comes, but about a third of the time, he calls to tell us that he can’t come because he ... Read More
Exploring Love Flow
In life, we might say that there are two powerful longings that we all share. One is the longing to be deeply connected to ourselves, to our energy, creativity, openheartedness, and to our connection ... Read More
Committed or Open Relationships?
Some time ago, we wrote an article called, “The Question of Monogamy.” In that article, we explained that in our work and based on our own experience, it is never a question of what is right or wrong, ... Read More
The Challenges of Intimate Relating – Using Relating as a Path of Growth
Robert has been a client of ours for several years. Over this time, we have witnessed him through many different relationships; all following a similar pattern. They begin full of passion, fun, ... Read More
Exploring Our Fears of Intimacy
Everyone wants love and most of us, knowingly or unknowingly, are profoundly afraid of it. These fears may show themselves in our difficulties or resistance in creating nourishing love or in our ... Read More
Splitting – Why We Have Strong Emotional Swings in Our Significant Relationships
Leo and Catherine have been together for slightly over a year. They have a strong attraction to each other, are both sincerely committed to meditation and working on themselves, and enjoy nourishing ... Read More
Violence and Intimacy – Learning to Recognize and Take Responsibility for the Aggression in Our Relationships
There are so many ways that violence contaminates our intimate relating. And often we may not be aware of it. Or perhaps we justify it. Lillian has lost interest in making love with her ... Read More
The Learning Love Approach to Growth and Intimacy
Most of us long for a deep and lasting love - a love that is vibrant, intimate, safe, and constantly deepening and growing. Perhaps the issue that causes the most amount of suffering for many of us ... Read More